Local transportation is my preferred means of getting from place to place when traveling. It is an accessible manner of seeing the land and getting a small taste of life as a local.

Ones sense of security can differ greatly; encountering unfamiliar styles of driving is inevitable as are roads in various states of disrepair. I have often opted to sit up front to get the best views despite the occasional flinching.

I recall one trip that I was somewhat dreading, it was reported to be a very rough road and would last about seven hours. No seats in the front were available so from my aisle seat about midway back in the bus, the view was somewhat limited. I could see the trees and some distant views but not much more.

Arriving at the destination I was pleasantly surprised that the trip had not been nearly as arduous as I had imagined and commented to some fellow travelers of such. They however had sat up front and were recovering from the white knuckle close calls that I had been blissfully unaware of.

Nonetheless, we had all arrived safely. It was pleasing that I had not experienced anxiety once throughout the day.